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STRAP END

Unique ID: NMS-6A5BB2

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

Unusual Medieval composite strap-end, tongue-shaped, double-notched attachment-end, rivet-hole containing a copper alloy rivet, transverse band of short vertical lines at mid-point, below which the tapering sides are chamfered with a further copper alloy rivet-hole above a narrowed projection from the full-width central spacer, ending in a terminal knop formed by riveted front and back plates. 15 x 31mm. 14th century.

This find has a close parallel, recently discovered in the nearby parish of Holme Hale (NMS-BF89AE)

Chronology

Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Period to: MEDIEVAL
Date from: AD 1300
Date to: AD 1400

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Length: 31 mm
Width: 15 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Monday 1st September 2008 - Friday 31st October 2008

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Other reference numbers

SMR reference number: 44072

Materials and construction

Primary material: Copper alloy

Spatial metadata

Region: Eastern (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Norfolk (County)
District: Breckland (District)
To be known as: Swaffham

Spatial coordinates

Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 10 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
General landuse: Cultivated land

References cited

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Recording Institution: NMS
Created: 15 years ago
Updated: 6 years ago

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